Council Tax in Birmingham 2025/26
Birmingham · Band D rate: £1,994.23/year
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Council Tax Rates by Band — Birmingham 2025/26
| Band | 1991 value range | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £40,000 | £1,329.49 | £110.79 |
| Band B | £40,001–£52,000 | £1,551.07 | £129.26 |
| Band C | £52,001–£68,000 | £1,772.65 | £147.72 |
| Band D(reference) | £68,001–£88,000 | £1,994.23 | £166.19 |
| Band E | £88,001–£120,000 | £2,437.39 | £203.12 |
| Band F | £120,001–£160,000 | £2,880.55 | £240.05 |
| Band G | £160,001–£320,000 | £3,323.72 | £276.98 |
| Band H | Over £320,000 | £3,988.46 | £332.37 |
Charges shown are for Birmingham before any discounts or reductions. Single-person discount reduces the bill by 25%.
Band D Rate History — Birmingham
| Year | Band D rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/26(current) | £1,994.23 | +4.3% |
| 2024/25 | £1,912.34 | +4.9% |
| 2023/24 | £1,823.45 | +5.8% |
| 2022/23 | £1,723.45 | +4.7% |
| 2021/22 | £1,645.67 | — |
About Council Tax in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council charges £1,994 at Band D for 2025/26, just below the national average. As the largest local authority in Europe by population, Birmingham covers a wide range of property types and neighbourhoods — from city-centre apartments in lower bands to larger suburban semis in higher ones. Use the postcode lookup above to find the exact band for any Birmingham property.
Nearby Councils — Band D Comparison
Solihull
£1,945.67/year at Band D
£48.56 vs Birmingham
Dudley
£1,956.23/year at Band D
£38.00 vs Birmingham
Sandwell
£1,978.45/year at Band D
£15.78 vs Birmingham
Walsall
£2,001.23/year at Band D
+£7.00 vs Birmingham
Wolverhampton
£2,034.56/year at Band D
+£40.33 vs Birmingham